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What is Cupping Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Cupping Massage?

Cupping Massage uses gentle suction, glides over the body, and is used as a precursor to fixed cupping to help stimulate blood circulation around the body and to activate the lymph system.

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Massage and Knee Replacement Recovery
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

Massage and Knee Replacement Recovery

Although post-surgery massage can come with unique challenges, massage therapy can play a crucial role in the recovery process. Time-intensive, concentrated massage can benefit not only massage near the surgery site, but also in other affected areas. The massage therapist has the ability and time to really work on those issues affecting the whole body.

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CBD and Essential Oils
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

CBD and Essential Oils

CBD CLINIC Level 5 ointment - delivers the two, highest potency pain killers to the most severe of pain areas. It helps restore your range of motion and regain the mobility necessary for top athletic performance.

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What is Lymphatic Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Lymphatic Massage?

While the heart continuously pumps blood through the blood vessels, the lymphatic system relies on the movement of smooth muscles to transport the fluid through the lymph vessels. Lymphatic massage can reduce swelling and improve circulation throughout the lymphatic system.

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What is Myofascial Release Technique? (MFR)
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Myofascial Release Technique? (MFR)

Myofascial massage techniques involve the therapist applying forces (light pressure) in opposing directions, which relaxes the tissues. It can help ease pain and increase mobility in the tissues and surrounding muscles.

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What is Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Prenatal (Pregnancy) Massage?

Prenatal massage is a type of massage therapy specifically designed to be used during pregnancy. Prenatal massage can help relieve pain, reduce swelling, ease leg and back pain, boost mood, and enhance overall well-being during pregnancy.

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What is MPS Therapy? (Microcurrent Point Stimulation)
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is MPS Therapy? (Microcurrent Point Stimulation)

(MPS) Therapy and Scar release

Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) device locates and applies concentrated DC microcurrent to therapeutically active points (acupuncture & trigger) for the purpose of relaxing muscles, calming the nervous system, releasing bound up scar tissue, and releasing endorphins; the body’s natural painkillers.

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What is Neuromuscular Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Neuromuscular Massage?

Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) is highly effective for clients who present with chronic pain and is often successful in reducing or eliminating even longstanding painful conditions. Muscles that are in spasm will be painful to the touch.

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What is Deep Tissue Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Deep Tissue Massage?

Deep Tissue Massage is a modality in massage that focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia by using firmer pressure along with slow, firm strokes using fingers, elbows, forearms, and the palms of the hands to reach the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue to get them to release.

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What is Swedish Massage?
Stacy Pickhardt Stacy Pickhardt

What is Swedish Massage?

Swedish massage encompasses a relaxation technique of light and/or deep pressure designed to increase circulation, increase mobility in joints, reduce stress, reduce anxiety, relieve pain, build immunity, and restore balance to the body.

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